Over the last few years, there have been more and more experiments
where deep acne scars have been effectively treated with adult stem
cells. Unfortunately, this news has not spread as quickly as the
industry would have hoped which has left many people confused about the
procedure or completely unaware. This has left many unanswered
questions swarming in the heads of anyone who has serious acne scars and
has yet to find an effective treatment.

Why Haven’t I Heard About This?

The primary reason that many people have not yet heard about this new
stem cell treatment for acne scars is because the research has been
primarily done in Japan, with only a few clinics in Western Europe
starting to use it. So far, it has not been considered an option in the
United States.

Where Do the Stem Cells Come From?

Unlike the extremely controversial fetal stem cells, the stem cells
used in this procedure is adult stem cells. They are often taken from
fat cells surrounding the abdemon. The fat is then placed in a
centrifuge and the stem cells are separated out.

What Would This Treatment Entail?

Depending on the country and the clinics practices, the stem cells
could come from the person undergoing the treatment or from adult stem
cells that have already been collected and preserved. The stem cells
would then be mixed into a solution and injected under the scar tissue.
The entire process would be very similar to the common collagen
injection treatments that are used to treat acne scars currently.
Why Will This Be More Effective Than Current Treatments?
The adult stem cell treatment looks to be more effective for several
reasons. The most important reason is that stem cells have the ability
to promote healthy and new skin cell regrowth. Current studies are
showing that this method is creating more sustainable, long-term results
than current methods. This means that this procedure could be done
once instead of every few months or years like many current options.

Potential Roadblocks?

There are two big obsticals that must be overcome before this
treatment becomes more mainstream. The first problem is that in some
areas of the world, the US, there is a perception issue that must be
overcome. There seems to be a backlash against any studies or
treatments that involve stem cells. The second roadblock is current
technology. Currently, there are not enough identifying markers
attached to stem cells, which makes getting them and cultivating them
more difficult than it will be in the future. While it is already being
overcome, it will make the treatment more expensive than it could be.